Panda Research

kavita,  Illinois

Posted at 2:28pm on Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

I joined Panda research but never really got into it. I normally research a site before I get in knee deep. Panda research is a scam and a waste of time. Luckily there are legitimate sites out there. Currently I'm with cash crates ( there is a lot of proof that they do pay out) and Globaltestmarket.

and no I do not work for any of these companies, I'm just a broke college student looking for a little extra cash.

But, yes, Panda Research should get sued and put out of business. Its offensive to waste a customer's time in taking surveys and then not get paid.

Angelique Ivo,  jax, fl

  Posted at 12:41pm on Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Well, I got good news, I finally got paid in my paypal account today and they do charge you for the transferring of that money mine was for $104.50, they charged me $3.33. but I finally got paid, after waiting for 90 days and then some.
it is very difficult to earn and they should make it more easier than this.
but i dont think i will go back.

tom woosley,  ga

  Posted at 7:11pm on Monday, August 11th, 2008

i gave up on panda almost a yr ago.after all that time i went back to their website and the pending 90 pts out of 105 was still pending.boo panda

Angelique Ivo,  Jax, Fl.

Posted at 12:08pm on Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

re: to my earlier post.

At 1:00 pm today my hubby got a call, because the sent me an email saying they needed to verify my paypal acct, my info, well my hubby got the call today and was able to verify for me. Well, Im getting paid within the next 3 days, well we'll see, because I dont believe anything until I see it. so ill update when Im paid, because I have emailed several times this past week or so. just keep on them. you know you can make money and only need to get $30 before they pay you go to InboxDollars.com, I have already got a $30 check being processed on sept 2nd. after that it will be quicker from that point on.
I wish everyone luck and hope you all have a great day!
Angelique Ivo

Angelique Ivo,  Jax, Fl

  Posted at 8:39am on Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

I have been with them for I believe a year now, everything was approved, finally after forever ago. The problem Im having is they want to call me and make sure that my information is still accurate, I sent an email saying that I was verified from the beginning and dont need to keep doing it, just pay me already. I thought of sending them a request for payment of what they owe me, I noticed when I did it said, beside the name daves electronics, so he must be the scammer.
could be a hacker stealing our info.
these people dont have a number to contact them, just wait for your payment, or you can only email.
this is terrible.

Jim,  USA

  Posted at 4:11am on Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

One thing I didn't notice being iscussed was spending 10-12 minutes filling out the massive paperwork and then being informed you didn't qualify for that survey. What does that mean? It means you weren't suitable for the product they were waiting to shove at you. This happens over and over.
Like the rest of the reviewers said, it is irritable to realize the company you selected for a survey was instead taking your time, not only not paying,but trying to sell you something.

Jill Niccum,  Minnesota

  Posted at 1:54pm on Thursday, July 24th, 2008

This was my first survey sight also and I am furious!What a crock!I even wrote to them and they just told me I had to wait, it's been 6 months and I want my money!If there is a lawsuit filed I would like to be involved!

Ms.E. Horne,  E

  Posted at 10:35am on Monday, July 21st, 2008

So, wonder they stop sending me surveys to do.I'v been filling them out since 7/07 up through somebody stole my e-mail.Erased all my folders and files up to 48.At that time i had $498.o pending ,and $10.00 approved.Now i haven't received any from them what so ever.One thing that is good is i always filed serveys that were free,or let you register for free.Or occasionally received free information,at no cost.I figured after the first 50 serveys the catch to getting paid was you have to spend money,and nothing was cheap!We probably won't ever get paid.For those of you who did i'm glad you got paid.

Kimberly,  Tx

  Posted at 2:46pm on Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Yeah I signed into this program thinking I could earn some extra cash to help pay my bills, But the WHOLE thing is a scam you have to buy something before you can get any money approved and for months all it will say is pending I think they need a lawsuit....

AMY FUGITT,  Kentucky

  Posted at 1:15pm on Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

I have been on Panda Research for about seven months. My husband is on disabillity and I have three children. It is hard trying to get a little extra money especially when a crisis occurs. I have signed up on many research/survey companies and quite frankly I think it is a pain in the butt! For the most part I don't even want most of the things that Panda has to offer and I need the money more than I need those things anyway. I had a feeling that Panda was a scam anyway but now I know. I have over two hundred dollars accumalated and only thirty-nine of it is "approved". Thanks every body for your input. For those who wants to bring Panda and any other scandolous research/survey company down I back you up 100%!!!!!!

Michelle,  New Mexico

  Posted at 12:17pm on Friday, June 27th, 2008

#
Paid Surveys - Free paid surveys online for cash and rewards
Warning: Unsolicited Emails
Panda Research is looking for people to participate in surveys and offers over the web. ... © Copyright by Panda Research. All Rights Reserved. ...
www.pandaresearch.com - 89k - Cached

The above is what I get when I do a search for Panda Research! BEWARE!

willene,  dalton, ga

  Posted at 11:00pm on Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Panda Reasearch was the 1st paid survey or paid offers site I joined. It was so exciting to think I could make $1-25 just for reading e-mails or clicking on an offer! Then after being very diligent & accumulating lots of money, it was mostly "pending". I contacted them about offers taking so long to credit. Finally after almost 6 months, I cancelled the whole thing. It wasn't worth the hassle.

Bernie,  Ohio

  Posted at 7:36pm on Monday, June 23rd, 2008

I recently got an email from Panda research telling me that I must activate my account. What account? So I went to the website and decided I really was not interested. I already do Harris polls which is legitamate and does not require any kind of purchases. But I decided to google panda research anyhow and it brought me here. And I am glad it did. Please! All of you. CALL YOUR STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL. YOU WILL BURY THESE BUMS.

Jaden,  Florida

  Posted at 5:09pm on Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Well, I read the comment from Andy Sunn and looks like you are a very small minority in this blog.Seems like a lot of people have gotten the run around and I hate to say it but you might just be part of the corp. itself just trying to save face!!

KC,  unknown

  Posted at 11:25am on Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Thank u for being honest about this site. I was interested in doing it I had joined but I will surely not waste my time thank you again!!!!!!!!!!

Josh,  Usa

  Posted at 7:16pm on Saturday, May 10th, 2008

I have been with Panda research for over a year and have still not recieved an payments after accumulating over $100.00,so far these payments are still pending

adrienne detberner,  ca

  Posted at 11:14am on Thursday, May 8th, 2008

i started with panda in 12-07 i did what they asked me to do,im still waiting to get pd for things i did 5 months ago.and to try to contact them is a joke.i havent hit over the 100.00 mark yet but it shows i have done over 500.00 in surveys.what is wrong with that picture.i dont know what else to do i have all the cancelled orders to show them but they say there isint anything they can do untill the company credits your acct for doing there survey.this company should be closed down and warning dont go thru them the rip you off

Maria Garcia,  Texas

  Posted at 3:41pm on Monday, May 5th, 2008

I had been with panda research for about 1 year and I had earned more than $1000.00 and had only $9.00 approved and then out of the blue. No more emails. Did they drop me or becuse I had that much money earned, and they did not want to pay me that they droped me?

Susan,  Missoula, MT

  Posted at 1:17pm on Friday, April 25th, 2008

Apparently, the only way to get paid for their surveys is to accept offers from the businesses the survey is about. I think it's a con.

Amanda,  Florida

  Posted at 12:46pm on Monday, April 14th, 2008

I have been waiting for over 7 months for my payout, has anyone started a class action lawsuit?

Jane,  PA

  Posted at 12:50pm on Sunday, April 13th, 2008

Thank you for your blog and for others experiences. Panda just sent my first survey but I decided to check it out before even beginning. After reading all these posts, I "unsubscribed" immediately.

I'm sorry others have had to find out the hard way but at least you are all telling the rest of us and for this I'm grateful!

Robert,  Orange County

  Posted at 4:40am on Monday, April 7th, 2008

For starters, I worked my butt off to reach $128. When I requested my payment, I waited two months and than checked the web site to read that holiday times will delay payment (bunch of bull crap). I waited another month and still nothing. I read on the web site that payments will take at least 90 days to be paid (how hard is it to wire to Pay Pal).

And than I receive a e-mail from customer support telling me that they tried and called my home, but an answering machine picked it up and so they are unable to verify my account. THAT'S IT! That's all the e-mail said...no alternative solution. I e-mailed customer support saying WTF. They e-mail me again saying just about the same statement...with no solutions. Than I found their business phone number (847) 572-3256 and I talked with a live person who said he would let someone know. I than received another e-mail saying that they would try and call me again (they had better) to verify my account. Since I waited 4 months and was des... read more »

Lois McCormick,  Lynn, Masachusetts

  Posted at 11:28am on Friday, April 4th, 2008

I'm still waiting for my accounts to be approved. I filled out the surveys on 3/21/08 and have only been paid for my two most recent offers.

Babsline713,  Boston, MA

  Posted at 10:56am on Friday, March 21st, 2008

This is not a Research company; but a SELLER for other companies. It will definitely COST YOU MONEY and you can only hope and wait, to see if you ever get paid; any amount over what you were required to spend, in order to qualify!
It is a SCAM.

linda,  minnesota

  Posted at 2:31pm on Thursday, March 6th, 2008

I did get my first $100.00 payment from Panda, but
after several e-mails that went into a black hole,
I finally got a call from them a couple days ago "confirming my account" and said I would be paid again shortly. I've been waiting since last May! Problem with the whole thing is getting signed up with long term agreements, and/or ordering something and getting charged $20.00 for shipping for a "free item"!

Rene,  Portland OR

  Posted at 6:30pm on Sunday, February 24th, 2008

At first I was very impressed with Panda as I was with Vindale. Have you tried to write either one of them asking a question about your fund and PandaR sends the same "canned" answer to each person asking the question. "As soon as the advertiser confirms that you have complied" you will be paid. I took one survey that cost me quite a bit, I received the kit (used it as directed) and in the meantime sent PandaR a copy of my credit card charges...no reponse. Today I am sending them the empty sample box and a copy of the charges with a letter asking them to pay me now. We'll see what happens now. The same thing is happening with Vindale.com as well although they pay out at 50.00; they have slowed their payout way down so the money never gets there like it used to. Sounds like some "greedy" Top Hats to me? How about you?

Lee Mathis,  Philadelphia, PA.

  Posted at 8:13am on Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

Panda Research is a rip-off; not only do they take forever to verify the payouts from companies that you have tried they also take forever to pay you once you have enough offers finished.
On one occasion (it might still be listed) they had an offer form ADT security in which you would have to sign a three year contract just to receive the money for trying them.
I requested my payout of 118.00 on January 11th of this year and am still waiting for them to verify my PayPal account which I have had for several years; on the site they tell you that it may take up to six weeks to receive your payment, however after waiting for the allotted time I sent them an email asking about the payment and was told that I had to wait a minimum of three months.
Keep in mind that I had already waited two months or more for them to verify the offers that I applied for.
If you are trying to make a little extra cash don’t use this site it is a waste of your time

Too Trusting,  Orange County, CA

  Posted at 4:08pm on Friday, February 22nd, 2008

I agree, this company has to be exposed!!!! I think we should all expose them to the local news channels, so nobody else falls victim to these greedy little beasts! Let's do it!!!!!

Andy Sunn,  USA

  Posted at 6:03am on Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Panda Research is not a scam web site. You can receive your earnings in a respectful way if you contact them directly if you did not receive your payment. They are decent people to work with. I would rate my experience with Panda Research as excellent and would recommend it over other similar web sites. Thank you.

angry-time wasted,  TX

  Posted at 8:01pm on Monday, February 11th, 2008

I started thinking this was a scam when I had worked over 6 hrs. I accumulated $187.5 and only got approved for $1.5 so far !!!!! The biggest waste of my time in my life (except for that one time when i was 26 and dropped my girlfriend's ring in the toilet. Spent 4 hours just pushing it further down the pipes) definently NOT satisfied!

Terri Powers,  Sunnyvale

  Posted at 10:35pm on Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

I'm on early Social Security for a lifelong social phobia. I got into Panda early this year to make a little extra at home on my own without dealing with people. I've supposedly accumulated $486. Last May 19th, I put in a request for the $200+ I was supposedly approved for. On the page where you request payment is this note:

IMPORTANT : User Payment Request may take a little longer than expected during festival seasons since the approval/updates are slow due to higher number of Requests. Inconvenience Regretted !!

What are "festival seasons"? It seems that could be considered any time of the year. I've emailed them twice and they've ignored me. I don't find a phone number anywhere, and I could definitely use the money. I sent an email to 7 On Your Side, and got a phone call back from someone there. She said she'd never heard of the company, though I was pretty sure that Michael Finney had mentioned it once. I don't know if she is planning on taking this up with him to ... read more »

Tony,  Detroit

  Posted at 12:04pm on Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

its so sad. all i got was a waste of my time sitting at the computer doing these scam..the one thing i dislike is that they always want you to do survey with your credit card for shipping and handling, etc for the trail. thats so these companies can get you on the trail..then you forget, and they try to charge your credit for more money...watch out..don't do it..

sarakate25,  ohio

  Posted at 11:39pm on Saturday, January 19th, 2008

I just got in on it thpught it was going to be good, what a scam!! Wish I would have never seen it. I have loooked at a ton of "surveys" got a ton of junk mails. Only two good offers and only qualifed for $12.50. That is along way form the $100. Plus I bought a ring for 14.95, I signed up for a crappy discount card that wants to charge $14.95 momthly. I wil be sure to cancel that ASAP, I got film developed for 3.60. I used a credit card that had no balance so I will be sure to watch it closely.

Evelyne Fausone,  Walsenburg, Co

  Posted at 10:41am on Friday, January 18th, 2008

Would anyone be interested in starting a class-action lawsuit against these people? I dont know how to go about it but would be more than willing to take part in one. These guys have to be stopped and there seems to be no other way to do it. Please, lets get together and make this happen.

Carol Walters,  United States - Mo

  Posted at 6:07pm on Sunday, January 6th, 2008

SHAME, SHAME, SHAME!!!! SHAME ME ONCE SHAME ON YOU, SHAM ME TWICE, SHAME ON ME....DON'T DO IT!!!,NOT EVEN ONCE!!!

Kevin Shaw,  Yonkers,Ny

  Posted at 5:28pm on Sunday, January 6th, 2008

My two cents,I think panda research is a ripoff,my question is "how do we get back at them ,and the rest of the other scammers"It seems like the power of the internet should be enough to expose these weasels if we get get together .Any takers?

jeri stevens,  kahului, HI

  Posted at 2:51pm on Thursday, December 27th, 2007

i joined panda in feb 07. had all my credits($103) within 1 mo. although the credits seemed to not show up even after the 6 wk grace period they say it will take. after 2 mos i left it alone waiting for the credits to show i then took more surveys just wanting to get it over with. i was then up to 133. with panda still only showing 83. during this time i emailed them 3 times regarding this matter. finally got in touch with the BBB. and emailed panda about this. FINALLY.. i showed 101. which still has not changed. i have even emailed them with the account #'s to show i had received product and completed the necessary surveys to attempt to get paid the rest of the money owed me..no response from them. i wish to get the word out to others!!!they are a rip off!!! dec and still not showing over 101. (i think the only reason i went over 100 finally was due to my contact with the BBB. will now attempt to get that in my paypal wish me luck!!

Deb,  Location unknown

  Posted at 4:02pm on Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

I took surveys in May 2007. My status is still pending for $264.00, I am not holding my breath for my money. This company is a scam, big, big time. DO NOT waste your time.

Debbie,  Location unknown

  Posted at 2:04pm on Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

I joined Panda Research earlier this year. I got my approval for the min. amt of $100.25 July 18,2007, I was FINALLY PAID 11/20/07 only after calling (if you look in the small print of their e-mails you see A&A Marketing in Palatine, Il. I obtained a phone number and then sent an e-mail letting them know that I would be exposing them to my State Attorney General, E-Commerce and anyone else who would listen. I sent several e-mails before they took me seriously. I received my pmt of $100.25 minus the PayPal fee of $3.25. I would NOT recommend this company to anyone. Run don't walk away from Panda Research.

Evelyn Fausone,  Location unknown

  Posted at 9:43am on Sunday, November 18th, 2007

I started doing Panda research surveys 3 months ago, and my account seems to be stalled at just under the minimum required to get paid. I emailed them but all they say is it takes 6 to 8 weeks to get approved. I am sure that 3 months is more than 6 to 8 weeks. I don't believe I ever will get paid. I have done surveys that total more than $300, but am not doing any more. It is a waste of time an money, as you need a credit card for all of them.

Danielle,  Location unknown

  Posted at 11:14am on Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

I was just looking for a way to help me make the payments for my college and they promised money if I did surveys and I thought hey I could do this and not fall behind on bills and I have earned money they wont let me have and that is wrong!! now I am behind on my bills thinking they were for real.

Mike Fagan,  Location unknown

  Posted at 4:23pm on Friday, November 2nd, 2007

This CO. Is a total scam. Everyone of the surveys require your credit card #,For your so called free sample. I am out 80.00$ so far. I SURE would like to get a phone # for panda research. They should not be on the internet. My wife was recently diagnosed with cancer and can not work I have been laid off my job, I was just trying to make a little $ and ended up having $ stolen out of my account. What goes around comes around and they will get theirs in hell. I AM CALLING MY BANK TOMORROW...